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KGB Prison Cells: Entry Ticket
Explore a former KGB detention center
KGB Prison Cells
Closed today
Opens on Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Duration:
40mins
Duration:
40mins
Provider: Vabamu Museum
Registered address: Toompea 8, 10142, Tallinn, EE
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Admission to the KGB Prison Cells
Guided tour (available for an extra fee)
- Discover the harrowing recent history of Estonia's occupation during the Soviet Union with this moving museum experience
- Learn about the cruel human rights abuses carried out by the KGB in order to break Estonia's will and crush dissent
- Hear the inspirational tales of bravery and defiance in the face of oppression that reflect what it really means to be human
Peer into the past and witness the dark shadow hanging over Tallinn's recent history, with a visit to the notorious KGB Prison Cells. Housed in one of the city's most elaborate Art Nouveau buildings, this detention center was used by the KGB to interrogate and torture suspected enemies of the state. In this powerful museum experience, you'll hear tales of bravery and defiance, and discover how the Estonian spirit remained unbroken in the face of unimaginable cruelty.
- Opening times from 1st of May to 30th of September: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Opening times from 1st of October to 30th of April: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
KGB Prison Cells
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
- Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
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Scott Derek,
United Kingdom
27 Jun 2024
Excellent
A very moving exhibition, to read and hear the horrific stories told by both prisoners and those who guarded them, in the cells that they were held in, was very powerful. I would strongly...
A very moving exhibition, to read and hear the horrific stories told by both prisoners and those who guarded them, in the cells that they were held in, was very powerful. I would strongly recommend this experience, understanding the history of Estonia feels more important now than ever,
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Jodie,
Australia
26 May 2024
Good
Very interesting piece of modern history that needs to be acknowledged.
KGB Prison Cells
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Ioannis,
Germany
13 Oct 2021
Good
Small museum but very interesting. Hard to find but worth visiting
KGB Prison Cells
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